John Swinney: Russell Findlay is absolutely terrified of his party being consumed by Reform. The first minister pointed to recent polling which has shown Reform UK has gained significant ground on the Scottish Conservatives, whilst overtaking the party at a UK-level

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1 天前 · It’s a common adage that childhood ends too early. In Scots law, that can be at just 12 – the minimum age of criminal responsibility. From 16, a benchmark in many cultures, young people can leave school, have sex, get married, and join the army, though that would be a hell of a year for anyone, and you can’t graduate from junior to regular soldier until the age of 18.

Scottish Labour’s stunning victory in July should have been the major moment of the year for the party. But instead the bigger story has been that of its fall. A series of unpopular decisions made by Keir Starmer since entering Downing Street has turned the taste of success sour, and the idea of Anas Sarwar becoming the next first minister seems even less likely now than it did in January.

6 天之前 · The cost of a replacement for the ageing Barlinnie prison has soared to almost £1bn. HMP Glasgow will be bigger than the Victorian jail, where overcrowding problems have added to pressures.. In a letter to Holyrood's Justice Committee, cabinet secretary Angela Constance has confirmed that costs have now risen to £998.4m.. The revised price is far higher than the initial £100m estimate or ...

2024年10月25日 · Salmond passed away earlier this month at age 69 after suffering a heart attack during a trip to North Macedonia, where he was giving a speech.. His body returned home late last week on a private chartered flight, paid for by Scottish millionaire, Sir Tom Hunter.. Arriving in Aberdeen, his coffin was received by his family and …

The NHS is Scotland’s largest employer, responsible for more than 185,000 staff in 1,250 buildings, and reliant on a complex global supply chain. As such, it’s a major contributor to Scotland’s carbon dioxide emissions. Driving down those emissions has never been more urgent and the Scottish ...

2024年10月29日 · First Minister John Swinney has said he has “absolutely no intention” of establishing a judge-led inquiry into a row over the Hamilton probe into former first minister Nicola Sturgeon following calls from both the Conservatives and Labour.

2024年12月10日 · 'Double jobbing' by MSPs could be outlawed in time for the next election if the Scottish Parliament backs a bill on the matter next week. Dual mandates allowing MSPs to simultaneously sit as MPs or peers will be banned under legislation currently going through Holyrood.. Members are to vote on stage three of the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill next week.

2024年10月30日 · Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone introduced the debate, noting the whole parliament was “shocked and saddened” by Salmond’s passing. She added: “Alex Salmond’s contribution to the development and life of this parliament is an integral part of its history.”